[Thunderbolt Android Development] UPSGuy:
Those getting new warranty replacement Thunderbolts from Verizon are getting a little surprise. They are now coming pre-loaded with the 1.05 bootloader and with the exploits patch already applied. What does this mean? It means if you try to run revolutionary to root your phone or use the old fashioned way with psneuter, you will not be able to gain s-off or root.

I'm going to share with you how I was able to foil Verizon's attempt to keep us in their sandbox.

Before you get started, you'll need to make sure you have some things: HTC drivers installed, Java JDK (fastest download is on download.com), Android SDK with platform tools installed. Also, I've zipped up a package for you that includes ADB, Clockwork Recovery Mod, Revolutionary, Fastboot, etc in one zip found here: http://www.multiupload.com/MU4482GBCF and grab this rooted stock rom http://www.multiupload.com/QEBIXCUFJG .

1) Head over to HTC's new bootloader unlock website at http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ You'll want to register, login, install the prerequisites listed & follow the instructions. After this process you will have an unlocked bootloader, but it will still be S-On meaning you can flash custom roms, but no kernels and no radios (so pretty much worthless), but a necessary step for this guide.

2) Install Clockwork Recovery Mod via fastboot. Unzip the file you downloaded above to a folder. Open a command prompt & navigate to the folder you just unzipped, then to the adb subfolder. Make sure you don't have a PG05IMG.zip on the root of your SDcard. If you do, delete it. Now power down your phone. Once all the way off, put your phone into bootloader mode (by holding down the volume down button and the power button). Select fastboot & make sure your phone is plugged into the USB cable. Your phone should display Fastboot USB or something to that effect. Now let's make sure you're online. Go to your command prompt (you should still be in your adb subfolder) and type fastboot devices. You should see your device listed. Now type

fastboot flash recovery clockwork.img

and hit enter. You should see a message telling you it was successful. You're almost there. You now have an unlocked s-on bootloader and clockwork recovery installed.

3) Next we flash any pre-rooted early rom that does not contain a kernel or radio (can be hard to find these days) via CRM. I used a debloated rooted otherwise-stock rom 1.70.605 as linked above. Grab that if you want. Move the rom to your sd card then shut down your phone, reboot to bootloader, then select recovery. Now you'll want to flash the file you just put on your sd card via recovery. Make sure you wipe first & a battery pull afterwards can't hurt. You now have a rooted, unlocked s-on bootloader and clockwork recovery installed, but we want S-off so we can flash whatever radio or kernel we want.

4) Head to the revolutionary subfolder in the folder you unzipped. Run revolutionary and head to http://revolutionary.io to get a beta key. Follow the instructions. You now have a rooted s-off thunderbolt with Clockwork Recovery.

5) Flash your favorite radio, kernel & custom rom. You're done!

I personally recommend MR2 radio with the BAMF Son of a Bliss 1.04, which includes a custom kernel. It's a rock solid combination with functionality & eye candy, but it's up to you!

MR2 Radio: http://www.multiupload.com/PCGIPX6C0E

BAMF SOAB 1.04 download: http://www.multiupload.com/6RZUKA9AWU

Enjoy